BMW R12 nineT Vs Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 22.55 Lakh

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₹ 24.14 Lakh

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BMW R12 nineT Vs Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the R12 nineT Vs Chief Bobber Dark Horse on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

R12 nineT Vs Chief Bobber Dark Horse – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse in New Delhi starts at ₹ 24.14 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 24.19 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, BMW R12 nineT price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 22.55 Lakh.

Summary	BMW R12 nineT	Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse
Price	₹ 22.55 Lakh	₹ 24.14 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	Indian
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	19.60 KM/L	20.00 KM/L
Power	110.51 bhp	100.00 bhp
Engine	1170.0 CC	1890.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

R12 nineT Vs Chief Bobber Dark Horse – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse base engine returns 20 KM/L. The BMW R12 nineT base returns 20 KM/L.

R12 nineT Vs Chief Bobber Dark Horse – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW R12 nineT comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled Two-cylinder, Four-stroke Boxer Engine With Two	N/A
Engine CC	1170.0 CC	1890.0 CC
Engine Power	110.51	100.00
Max Torque	115.00	162.00
Top Speed	215 kmph	N/A
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	N/A
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Air-/Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	FI	Closed Loop Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2200 mm	2286 mm
Width	950 mm	915 mm
Height	1232 mm	1349 mm
Wheelbase	1511 mm	1626 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	125 mm
Kerb Weight	220 kg	315 kg
Seat Height	795 mm	662 mm
Chassis Type	Four-part Frame Concept With Front Frame And Three-part Rear Frame	N/A
Gross Weight	N/A	522 kg
Rake	N/A	29°
Trail	N/A	131.5 mm

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	16.0 L	15.1 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	N/A
Mileage	19.60 KM/L	20.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	313 km	N/A

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Upside-down Telescopic Fork, Diameter 45 Mm	Telescopic Fork / 132 Mm
Rear Suspension	Cast Aluminum Single-sided Swing Arm With Paralever Brace	Dual Shocks W/ Adjustable Preload / 75 Mm
Front Brake Type	Disc	Single / Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Front Disc/Drum Size	310 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Single / Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
Rear Disc/Drum Size	265 mm	300 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	N/A
Front Tyre	120/17 R17	Pirelli Night Dragon 130/90B16 67H
Rear Tyre	180/55 R17	Pirelli Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H
Wheel Type	Alloy	Wire Spoke

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Digital	-
Odometer	Digital	-
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Fuel Gauge	Digital	No
Start Mechanism	Self Start	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	-
Stand Indicator	Yes	-
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	No
Gear Indicator	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	-
Pillion Seat Type	Split Seat	-
Remote Key	No	-
Cruise Control	No	-
12V Charge Port	-
4" RIDE COMMAND TOUCHSCREEN	-
Ambient Temperature	-
Compass	-
Keyless Ignition	-
Rear Cylinder Deactivation	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	Yes	-
ABS	Dual-Channel	-
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	-

Electricals

Head Light	LED	-
Tail Light	LED	-
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	-
DRLs	Yes	-
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	-

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	-
Call/SMS Alerts	No	-
GPS & Navigation	No	-
USB Charging Port	No	-
SOS	No	-

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	-
Standard Vehicle Warranty	5 Years	-

Additonal Features

Key Features

USB charge port

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